On Wednesday, DeepSeek AI published its price predictions for three major cryptocurrencies for the end of May, setting optimistic targets that sit well above current market prices. The firm sees Bitcoin trading between $85,000 and $92,000, Ethereum between $4,500 and $5,000, and XRP hitting $1.80 to $2.20 — but only if regulators deliver clear guidance.
Why DeepSeek expects Bitcoin to climb
DeepSeek's Bitcoin forecast relies on two factors: post-halving supply compression and ongoing ETF inflows. If those hold, the top crypto could hit $92,000 by May 31. But a hawkish Fed or widespread profit-taking could drag it to the base case of $72,000. Right now Bitcoin is at $80,582 — between the base and the target.
Ethereum's Dencun upgrade and ETF speculation
For Ethereum, DeepSeek points to the Dencun upgrade, rising staking yields, and ETF speculation as catalysts. The upside range is $4,500 to $5,000. The base case sits at $3,800. If gas fees spike or Layer 2 competition intensifies, the downside target is $3,100. Ethereum currently trades at $2,317 — well below even the base case.
XRP's fate tied to SEC outcome
The XRP prediction comes with a clear condition. If the SEC situation resolves favorably and Ripple's payment network gets a clean legal runway, DeepSeek sees XRP between $1.80 and $2.20. Without that clarity, the ceiling is just $0.90. At publication, XRP is $1.40 — right in the middle, but the regulatory question remains open.
Maxi Doge presale surpasses $4.7 million
Separately, the Maxi Doge token presale has raised $4.7 million. The ERC-20 token on Ethereum proof-of-stake is priced at $0.0002806, with automatic increases at each funding milestone. It offers staking rewards up to 65% APY and supports purchases through MetaMask and Best Wallet. The next milestone will push the token price higher, so early buyers lock in the current rate.
